Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Each month @sunstarusa is giving away fun prizes to our Dimensions of Dental Hygiene audience! This month, one lucky dental hygienist will win these fun prizes: dental hygienist rose gold vermeil necklace, dental notepad, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from Sunstar GUM! Click the link in bio for your chance to win! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #sunstar #giveaway
A study published in BMC Oral Health underscores the correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor dental health among young people, shedding light on the importance of integrating this knowledge into dental health services. The research highlights how experiences like bullying and abuse are associated with inadequate oral hygiene potentially leading to dental issues such dental caries. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
An overview of integrating DICOM, STL data, and surgical protocols for optimal implant outcomes. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
While ultrasonics may help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, hygienists still need to use hand instrumentation. Plus, some research shows that power instrumentation poses ergonomic risk due to the trauma caused by vibration. Link to the article in the bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile @jaysued
‼️ LAST CHANCE TO GET EARLY BIRD PRICING for our virtual LIVE CE WEBINAR on Saturday, May 18! The special offer pricing ENDS TODAY. 👉🏼Use code VIPMC524 at checkout ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Course Units: 3 Webinar Date: May 18, 2024 Webinar Time: 9am EST Presenters: Catherine Monchik, RDH, BS, MS, and Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM Implant Therapy and Strategies for Behavior— Expand your knowledge and skills in implant therapy and behavior change strategies, empowering you to provide the best care for your patients’ long-term oral health. Sign up at dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com (direct link in bio). You're going to love how much you learn! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
From tooth filing to do-it-yourself orthodontics, social media has promoted some unusual dental trends in the past, but this may take the cake: veneer technicians. Learn all about it via the link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Avēsis, dental, vision, and specialty benefits provider, and Harmony Health, a nonprofit organization committed to using innovative technologies to drive positive change in underserved communities, have teamed up to revolutionize oral healthcare for patients covered by Medicaid with special healthcare needs. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
👉GET EARLY BIRD PRICING for our virtual LIVE CE WEBINAR on Saturday, May 18 with code VIPMC524. ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Implant Therapy and Strategies for Behavior— Expand your knowledge and skills in implant therapy and behavior change strategies, empowering you to provide the best care for your patients’ long-term oral health. Course Units: 3 Webinar Date: May 18, 2024 Webinar Time: 9am EST Presenters: Catherine Monchik, RDH, BS, MS, and Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM Limited time offer through 5/11/24. Sign up at dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com (direct link in bio). You're going to love how much you learn! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Geelsu Hwang, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, has designed a new type of implant that provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit biofilm proliferation. With a background in engineering, Hwang addresses the lack of seal between implant and gum, a common cause of peri-implant infection. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Congratulations to Stacy Stepniewski, RDH, who is the March winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway! She will receive a cute dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of oral hygiene aids from Sunstar. Stacy has been a dental hygienist since 1994 and she still loves her job every day! Want a chance to win too? Enter our next Sunstar giveaway by clicking the link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The oral microbiome plays a vital role in immune defense against pathogens such as COVID-19. A recent study by researchers from J. Craig Venter Institute, Ministry of Health in Kuwait, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, and University of Alberta, explored this relationship. Read more via the link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Today, it is commonplace to hear of large data breaches, exposing the personal details of thousands of customers. And dentistry is no exception. Protecting our patients’ personal data is just as important as protecting their oral health. The continuing education article “Making Patient Data More Secure” will help you ensure the safety of your office’s patient information. Read the April/May issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene via the link in bio! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
EARN 2 CEUs Advanced Strategies to Tackle Dental Caries By Mary Austin Smith, DDS, MS and Martha H. Wells, DMD, MS Explore cutting-edge preventive therapies and personalized interventions for high-risk dental caries patients. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Dental hygienists are on the front lines of early oral cancer detection. Read this guest editorial by Kyle Isaacs, RDHEP, BHS, OMT (@kylerisaacs). Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Join us Saturday, May 18 at 9am EST for a comprehensive 3-unit live CE webinar that delves into two critical aspects of modern dental practice: implant therapy and motivational interviewing (MI). "Innovations in Implant Therapy" presented by Catherine Monchik, RDH, BS, MS, will explore the latest advancements in implant technology and "Strategies to Support Behavior Change for Optimal Oral Health" presented by Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM, will provide insights into MI techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in implant therapy and behavior change strategies, empowering you to provide the best care for your patients’ long-term oral health! 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼Comment MasterClass and we will DM you the direct link to register PLUS a coupon code to get a discount through May 11! 👏🏼🙌🏼🦷 You can also register by visiting dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com or clicking the link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile #webinar
Congratulations to Brittney Silberbauer, CDA, RDH, who is the February winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway! She will receive a cute dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of oral hygiene aids from Sunstar. Brittney began her career in dentistry in 2013 as a dental assistant and went on to become a dental hygienist in 2019. She currently works in private practice in beautiful Lake Country, Wisconsin and is passionate about helping others accomplish their oral and overall health goals. A big fan of Sunstar GUM products, especially the super soft toothbrushes and proxabrushes, Brittney loves to read dental journals after work, especially Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. @brittneysilberbauer Want a chance to win too? Enter our Sunstar giveaways via the link in bio! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
EARN 2 CEUs Explore the Interplay Between Periodontal Infections and Systemic Health By Sonika Masih, BDS, MS, RDH A better understanding of this association can help improve patient care and health outcomes. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: Dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from Sunstar! Click the link in bio, find the matching photo and click on it to be taken directly to the entry form! Good luck! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Loupes offer a wide variety of benefits to oral health professionals, so why aren’t more clinicians using them? Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Read the digital version of the March issue! Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
While ultrasonics may help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, hygienists still need to use hand instrumentation. Plus, some research shows that power instrumentation poses ergonomic risk due to the trauma caused by vibration. Link to the article in the bio. @jaysued • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
EARN 2 CEUs Recognizing Signs of Child Maltreatment By LaTesha McLee, MSDH, RDH and Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH Dental hygienists play an important role in identifying child abuse and neglect, and need to know effective strategies for assessment and reporting. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Find out how Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS answered this question. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Enhance Your Dental Hygiene Journey! 🦷 Join us for 2 days of unparalleled education, inspiration, and FUN at the NEW premier CE event for dental hygienists! Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO presents 14 credit hours of live-instruction CE in addition to hosting an exciting Exhibit Hall filled with dental hygiene suppliers eager to meet you! ✨️REGISTRATION OPENING SOON✨️ Save the date and learn more at dimensionsdiscoveryexpo.com or click the link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
"Investing in preventive oral health is a wise decision that can save money in the long run and contribute to overall well-being and productivity. It’s past time that we focus on prevention." Jill Rethman, RDH, BA� Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile @grethman
Cheers to all of the hardworking hygienists out there — improving their patients’ oral health every day! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile #NDHW
On Molokai, the fifth largest island in Hawaii, half of the island’s dentists are now requiring patients to pay for services prior to receiving them, prompting some residents to forgo dental visits due to financial constraints. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
EARN 2 CE UNITS A Cost-Effective Solution for Dental Caries Treatment by Sharon Giron, BSDH(c), Madison Farnham, BSDH(c), Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH and Marion C. Manski, RDH, MS Silver diamine fluoride offers a practical, affordable, and minimally invasive option to arrest dental caries. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
California community colleges are addressing the basic needs of their students, including access to dental care. The administration of Antelope Valley College in Lancaster sees oral health as key to student success. As such, every semester, the school offers all of its students, regardless of immigration status or whether they are insured, a voucher for dental care that can be used at a nearby dental clinic. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The American Dental Association (ADA) has invested in two innovative companies, Oral Genome and Overjet, which offer cutting-edge technologies to support oral health professionals in diagnosis and patient care. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry conducted a study involving more than 4,000 elementary school students over 4 years that compared silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to traditional dental sealants. Click the link in bio to see the results. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
"As prevention specialists, we have become the default healthcare provider entrusted with this crucial exam. As oral cancer can lead to death, we cannot let this responsibility fall by the wayside.” Do you agree? Link to the full Guest Editorial in the bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile @kylerisaacs
Tennessee lawmakers have taken steps to improve access to dental care in the state with two bills: Senate Bill 2075 and SB 677. SB 2075 aims to broaden dental care access by allowing a dentist to supervise up to five dental hygienists, up from three. This law only applies to public-health settings, not private practice. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Happy Easter to You and Yours! All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish you sunshine and a basketful of chocolate on this Easter holiday. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Dental caries continues to remain a significant health problem, particularly for children. Regardless of the tools available — from fluoride to sealants to oral hygiene aids — the chronicity of this infection carries on. The March issue of Dimensions provides a variety of lenses from which to view caries in children. New strategies, such as silver diamine fluoride, approaches for the highest risk cases, and even a look at how child maltreatment and tooth decay intersect are included in this important issue. Read the latest issue at dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from Sunstar! Hurry! Giveaway ends March 29. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Researchers have developed a solution for diagnosing and treating oral bacterial infections using a chemical sensor array, dubbed an “artificial tongue.” Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the study introduces a cost-effective alternative to traditional identification methods. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Oral health professionals play a crucial role in preventing and managing this rare but serious pathology. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
A study conducted at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, highlights the potential role of oral health professionals in addressing the global obesity crisis. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in collaboration with Delta Dental of Arizona, is launching the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative (OHMI) to integrate oral health education into medical school curriculum. With an $850,000 investment from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, the initiative aims to equip medical students with the skills and knowledge to recognize the connection between oral health and systemic health. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
A thorough knowledge of the demineralization/remineralization process is critical to effective caries management. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The issue of water fluoridation in Rutland, Vermont, has resurfaced, with residents set to vote on whether to prohibit fluoride in the city’s water supply. Opponents of fluoridation argue against its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay and express concerns about potential health risks. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Silver diamine fluoride provides a variety of benefits in arresting dental caries, yet remains underutilized. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
The Anschutz Acceleration Initiative (AAI) has selected nine final awardees out of 165 letters of intent and 56 full proposals to receive a portion of a $50 million commitment from the Anschutz Foundation. Among the top recipients is Jeffrey Stansbury, PhD, from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM). Stansbury and his team aim to revolutionize denture care using innovative bioactive materials. Their research integrates two novel dental technologies developed independently on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Special considerations must be made to maintain the health of this type of dental implant. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) and Kansas City University (KCU)-Joplin College of Dental Medicine are collaborating to enable eligible MNU students to gain early admission to the dental school, bypassing the conventional application process. This initiative aims to save students time, money, and stress associated with dental school admissions. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
This approach is gaining attention for its potential in alleviating work-related pain among oral health professionals. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
British citizens are increasingly seeking dental treatment abroad due to shortcomings in the United Kingdom’s (UK) dental healthcare system, according to Reuters. Facing a shortage of providers and limited access to affordable care, many Britons opt for treatment overseas, citing lower costs and better service. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
"Be patient with yourself, celebrate your progress, and don’t hesitate to seek help if needed." - Jill Rethman, RDH, BA Read the editor's note online at our website or via the link in bio! • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Staff, faculty, and students from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry organized Craniofacial Cheer Day, offering a special experience for patients with craniofacial differences. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from Sunstar! Visit our website OR click the link in bio and then click matching image. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
An explanatory sequential mixed methods study published in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health focused on the frequency of emergency department (ED) use for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDC), a well-researched community health concern. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Wisconsin is facing a severe shortage of oral health professionals, including dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists. The shortage may result in longer wait times for patients seeking dental care. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
In order to provide the best possible patient care, oral health professionals need to be aware of the characteristics, pathophysiology, treatment, and oral considerations of this genetic condition. By Leena Balicat, RDH, BSDH, MS, Amber W. Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH and Brenda Bradshaw, BSDH, MS, RDH Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
A cross-sectional study published in BMC Public Health investigated the potential links between serum vitamin D levels, measured by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, and oral health outcomes in 7- to 9-year-old Norwegian children. The research focused on dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralization. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
Discover the significant influence of central adiposity on periodontal health, from increased inflammation to compromised treatment responses, and the unique role dental professionals play in addressing this issue. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
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Recognizing oral health as a crucial element of overall well-being, Shillpa Naavaal, BDS, MS, MPH, an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Dentistry, has secured a nearly $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a 5-year study titled “Role of Comprehensive Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits in Improving Oral Health and Reducing Disparities among Adults and Children.” The research focuses on the impact of Medicaid’s expanded dental coverage for adults in Virginia, a policy change implemented in 2021. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
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In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #nationalchildrensdentalhealthmonth #ncdhm
Permanente Dental Associates (PDA) has generously donated $25,000 to Pacific University to support the establishment and accreditation of a Master of Science in Dental Therapy (MSDT) Program at the School of Dental Hygiene Studies within Pacific’s College of Health Professions in Hillsboro, Oregon. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
New insights into the interplay between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease reveal direct and indirect pathways. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
A Minneapolis dental practice puts its dental hygienist’s canine companion to work one day a week soothing anxious dental patients. Ollie, a labradoodle, accompanies patients during prophylaxes, providing comfort and distraction. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month • • • • #grammercydentalstudio #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #nationalchildrensdentalhealthmonth #ncdhm
In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #nationalchildrensdentalhealthmonth #ncdhm
Temple University’s Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to lead a 5-year study titled Practice-Based Research Integrating Multidisciplinary Experiences in Dental Schools. The collaborative effort with Temple’s College of Public Health and Lewis Katz School of Medicine aims to predict the progression of periodontal diseases. Link in bio. • • • #dimensionsofdentalhygiene #dimensionsofdh #dimensions #ddh #rdh #dentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #dentistry #dentalhygienelife #iloveteeth #oralhealth #healthcare #oralcare #rdhlife #dimensionsmag #dental #thatrdhlife #hygienelife #smilepretty #loveyoursmile #dentallife #dentalworld #dentalschool #studentrdh #dentalhygieneschool #dentalbabe #dentists #futurerdh #healthysmile